One Second

One Second

2020 · 104 min · ZH · 7.3 (132 votes)
Dir. Zhang Yimou · Starring Zhang Yi, Liu Haocun, Fan Wei, Li Yan, Yang Tiecheng, Li Xiaochuan · Music Loudboy

“A mere second at its shortest, a whole lifetime at its longest.”

Drama

A movie fan escapes from a labour camp during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and strikes up a relationship with a homeless female vagabond.

VIBE

A deeply moving, visually rich film about the power of cinema and human connection amidst political turmoil. It's a quiet, character-driven story that lingers long after the credits roll, offering moments of profound beauty and gentle hope.

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based on novel or book